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How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

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How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

Consumer tips worth remembering.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Press Release

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

Evidence

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

Below is a sampling of BMW marketing materials that claim the 2023 BMW X Range vehicles are manufactured in the United States. Claims shown below in gray have been taken…

L’Oréal Waterproof Mascara

Class Action

L’Oréal Waterproof Mascara

Allegations: Falsely marketing the mascara as safe when it contains substances that can be harmful to humans

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order

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UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order

Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.

Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade

Class Action

Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Lite” when sugar is the second most predominant ingredient and they are not low in calories

American Bicycle Group

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American Bicycle Group

Company makes changes to its made in the USA marketing following FTC inquiry.

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Ad Alert

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Consumers need to do their research when they see leather products advertised as made in USA.

Lindt Dark Chocolate Bars

Class Action

Lindt Dark Chocolate Bars

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous amounts of heavy metals

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

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TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.

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